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NCT Number: NCT02815371

Laser Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer Improves IVF Outcomes

This study evaluated whether laser acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer (following in vitro fertilization) improves implantation rates. Patients were randomized to one of 4 groups at the time of embryo transfer: 1) laser acupuncture, 2) needle acupuncture, 3) sham laser acupuncture, 4) no treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Embryo Implantation

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All patients seeking pregnancy via in vitro fertilization during the study period

Exclusion criteria

  • Bleeding disorders (due to the possible use of needles)
  • Prior exposure to acupuncture
  • Preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis

Treatment and study plan

Needle Acupuncture

Procedure

See above

laser acupuncture

Procedure

See above

sham laser acupuncture

Procedure

See above

Primary outcomes

  1. Implantation rate

    Time frame: Approximately 2 weeks after embryo transfer

    Number of gestational sacs seen on ultrasound per embryo transferred

Secondary outcomes

  1. Clinical pregnancy rate

    Time frame: Approximately 3 weeks after embryo transfer

    Number of pregnancies per embryo transfer procedure

  2. Live birth rate

    Time frame: 40 weeks after intervention

    Number of deliveries of at least on live newborn per embryo transfer procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

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Registry information

Official study title

Laser Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer Improves in Vitro Fertilization Outcomes

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jun 28, 2016
Registry last updated
Jun 28, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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